Audiologist

Park Nicollet is looking to hire an Audiologist to join our Audiology team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary:

Assesses auditory function and communication problems caused by hearing loss utilizing appropriate audiologic diagnostic procedures. Provides consultation and recommendation of audiologic (re)habilitation, including amplification devices (when appropriate). Promotes patient advocacy, patient education, and prevention of communication problems. Employee may be required to float to any site on occasion, as determined by business need.

Work Schedule: M- F, 4- 10s

Required Qualifications:

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Master’s or Doctoral degree in Audiology or Communication Disorders with specialization in Audiology required.
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • Required upon hire: State of Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Licensure for Audiologists. (Maintenance of MDH Licensure is required for the duration of employment.)
  • This position requires credentialing, following the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) guidelines.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • This position requires familiarity and compliance with matters of law, regulations, and internal policies affecting the employment relationship, (including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, discrimination, and harassment laws).
  • This position requires familiarity and compliance with Hearing Center & Store policies and procedures that have been developed to ensure best care practices, adherence to JCAHO standards, which foster a cooperative team within the Hearing Center & Store.
  • This position requires strong interpersonal skills and flexibility.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.
  • The Audiologist must routinely and proficiently operate the following: 2 Channel Diagnostic Audiometer, Portable Screening Audiometer, Visual Reinforcement Audiometry System, Diagnostic Impedance Bridge, Portable Screening Tympanometer, Ultrasonic Cleaner, Compact Disk Player, and Telephone. If a dispensing audiologist, the list also includes hearing aid electro acoustic analyzer, probe microphone system, and personal computer with programmable hearing aid software.

Benefits:

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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